Derek Carr and Co. doom Oakland in 19-10 loss to Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles strips the ball from Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Raiders 19-10. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders' Derek Carr reacts after throwing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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Oakland Raiders' Derek Carr walks the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 19-10. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Seth Roberts #10 of the Oakland Raiders looks to get past Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch for a first down during the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Lee Smith #86 of the Oakland Raiders attempts to get past Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch during the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Jay Ajayi #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against Karl Joseph #42 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders drops back to hand the ball off in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball as Chance Warmack #67 blocks Shilique Calhoun #91 of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Jay Ajayi #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in front of NaVorro Bowman #53 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass the ball against Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz, right, cannot catch a pass in the end zone against Oakland Raiders' Dexter McDonald during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Oakland Raiders' Marshawn Lynch is tackled by the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Oakland Raiders' Derek Carr, right, celebrates with Michael Crabtree after Carr passed for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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PHILADELPHIA — The Raiders turned the ball over five times in the second half. Five.

Three fumbles. Two interceptions. One dreadful offensive performance that dealt Oakland its ninth loss of the season.

Here’s how we graded the Raiders (6-9) after their 19-10 defeat to the Eagles (13-2) on Monday Night at Lincoln Financial Field.

Pass offense: D-

If not for Derek Carr’s 63-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper on a beautifully run route, this grade would be a clear F. Take away that pass and Carr completed 14 passes for 77 yards. Carr’s two interceptions bring his 2017 total to 12, double his six picks thrown in 2016. His 51.7 completion percentage Monday was his worst of the season. Just when you didn’t think the Raiders’ passing offense couldn’t get any worse, it did.
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Rush offense: C-

While the Raiders ran for 137 yards against a defense that allowed only 71.5 on the ground per game entering Monday, you can’t lose two fumbles running the ball and call it a successful game. Marshawn Lynch ran 25 times for 95 yards (3.8 yards per carry, slightly better than the average Philadelphia allows per game), but he lost his first fumble of the season and first since his last game of 2014. Jalen Richard ran four times for 42 yards, but he too lost a crucial fumble on the edge of the Eagles’ red zone.

Pass defense: B

If the Eagles had Carson Wentz instead of Nick Foles, this could’ve easily been a blowout. But without their MVP-caliber quarterback, the hosts struggled to get anything going in the air after a 17-yard touchdown pass from Foles to Jay Ajayi in the first quarter. The Raiders not only intercepted Foles – Reggie Nelson’s pick moves Oakland out of a tie for fewest in a 16-game season in NFL history – but they also held him to only 19-of-38 passing and 163 yards. Jihad Ward and Denico Autry tallied the Raiders’ sacks, continuing the strong pass-rush performance under John Pagano.

Run defense: A-

After Ajayi reeled off a couple decent runs early on, the Raiders held Philadelphia in check on the ground. The Eagles ran for only 78 yards on 21 rushes (3.7 yards per carry). They only earned three of their 12 first downs on the ground. The Raiders also recovered an Ajayi fumble after TJ Carrie scooped up a loose ball that Nelson knocked out.

The Raiders need to bring in kickers to challenge Giorgio Tavecchio for the job next season. His 48-yard field goal wasn’t even close, sailing wide right for his fifth miss in the last six games he’s attempted a field goal. Marquette King was just alright, averaging 41.4 yards on five punts with a long of 51 but only one inside the 20-yard line. Nothing special from the punt returners or kick returners and nothing much to defend against in terms of Eagles’ returns. Cordarrelle Patterson didn’t have a chance to break off more big returns since Philadelphia avoided kicking to him.
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Coaching: C-

Same old story here. Pagano’s unit impresses with a stout run defense, another interception and more sacks. Todd Downing’s offense is uninspiring, apart from one play, and shows little beyond short passes and missed opportunities. Jack Del Rio is most likely safe after signing a four-year extension last offseason, but he’s the one overseeing these players and the majority aren’t very good. Pagano will be back as defensive coordinator. Downing, one would assume, won’t be calling plays for the Raiders. It’s always tough to judge how much coaching is at fault when everyone constantly stresses lack of execution by players, but the coaches clearly aren’t doing enough either.

Matt Schneidman joined the Bay Area News Group in September 2017 to cover the Oakland Raiders. He graduated from Syracuse University in Spring 2017 and has interned with The Buffalo News, the New York Post and USA TODAY.